Four Commands God Gives to Believers – (1 Timothy 3:14-15; 1 Timothy 6:11-12)
1. Flee from a focus on the temporal. (Proverbs 5:7-8; 1 Timothy 6:1-6, 10; Hebrews 12:1)
Do not engage in combat, you will lose the battle.
2. Earnestly pursue Christ likeness. (1 Peter 1:16; 1 Timothy 1:3-5; Romans 8:24-25; 2 Timothy 2:25)
3. Fight the good fight of faith. (Ephesians 6:10-24)
Agonize – there is going to be pain as we fight for the Lord.
4. Lay hold on eternal life. (Colossians 3:2; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; Matthew 6:21; Luke 12:34)
Focus on the eternal!